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On the recordFebruary 15, 2012
Would you please send me a response to my question about what percentage the top 2 percent will pay of the total taxes under your formula?
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Bill Flores
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Requesting clarification on tax contributions from the wealthiest Americans.

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